Case Management Page

In some cases, people need a supportive hand in navigating through all of their medical and mental health care. Others benefit from assistance in overcoming obstacles that would prevent them from getting the most of their mental health care. In psychiatry, we understand the importance of such a “helping hand”, and refer to this benefit as “case management.”

Case management is a service which provides patients with someone who can assist them in "working the system.” That includes finding the appropriate resources at Kaiser or in the community to help increase emotional well being and stability. The role of a Case Manager is to help a patient with the coordination of all of the services that are required for their care. While our skilled case managers will not be providing ongoing therapy, they will be coordinating with those who do, whether it be in psychiatry or in another department. This may include helping you better understand all the various parts of your treatment, or coordinating communications between you, family members, and treating providers.

If you think case management may be helpful to you, please speak with your psychiatrist or therapist about a referral.

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